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Mgt 502 Quiz 4 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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Mgt 502: Quiz 4 Questions And Answers Latest
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"Diversity on attributes such as cultural background, race, and attitudes is
associated with communication problems and ultimately poor team
effectiveness." This statement represents the theory of the _____ approach
to diversity in teams. ANS✔✔ similarity-attraction
Similarity-attraction approach says that diversity is detrimental because
people tend to be more attracted to others who are perceived as more
similar and avoid interacting with those who are perceived to be dissimilar.
This results in communication problems and poor team effectiveness.
Springfield Automobiles utilizes a classic assembly line in manufacturing its
automobile products. Which type of interdependence is depicted? ANS✔✔
sequential
In the sequential interdependence, the member performing the task in the
latter part of the sequence depends on the member performing the task in
the earlier part of the sequence, but not the other way around. The classic
assembly line in manufacturing contexts provides an excellent example of
sequential interdependence.
Which of the following observations about member conscientiousness is
true? ANS✔✔ A team with high conscientiousness will be more productive
than a team with even one member with low conscientiousness.
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Pepper
There is a strong negative effect on the team of having even one member
who is particularly low in conscientiousness.
In the FIFA World Cup soccer matches, the Golden Shoe award is given to
the top goal scorer, without regard to the performance of the player's team.
The award could go to a player whose team doesn't even reach the finals.
This award is an example of _____ interdependence. ANS✔✔ low outcome
Low outcome interdependence exists in teams in which individual members
receive rewards and punishments on the basis of their own performance,
without regard to the performance of the team.
Mark participated in a problem-solving quiz competition among teams.
Because Mark was the most familiar with the types of problems on his quiz,
his team's performance depended largely on Mark's performance. These
type of task represented by the quiz competition is called a(n): ANS✔✔
disjunctive task
In tasks with an objectively verifiable best solution, the member who
possesses the highest level of the ability relevant to the task will have the
most influence on the effectiveness of the team. These types of tasks are
called disjunctive tasks.
Jackson High School formed several teams to plan and execute the 150th
anniversary celebrations of the school. Over a period of two months, the
teams organized events, oversaw logistics, and coordinated student
activities. The events that were planned were on a large scale and required
a lot of input from the teachers and students. This is an example of a(n)
_____ team. ANS✔✔ project
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